Hardik Pandya is one of India’s most important T20I all-rounders. Whether it’s finishing games with the bat or breaking partnerships with the ball, Hardik has delivered match-winning performances across many series. His record against South Africa is especially interesting because the Proteas attack has always been one of the strongest in world cricket.
Over the years—from 2018 to 2024—Hardik has played multiple T20Is against South Africa and contributed with both explosive batting and crucial wickets. Here is his complete performance breakdown.
Hardik Pandya vs South Africa – T20I Batting Stats
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Not Outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | 231 | 46 | 33.00 | 121.58 | Multiple |
Batting: Match-by-Match Performance vs South Africa
| Match No. | Ground | Date | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Batting Position | How Dismissed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanderers | 18 Feb 2018 | 13* | 7 | 185.71 | 7 | Not Out |
| 2 | SuperSport Park | 21 Feb 2018 | Did Not Bat | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Newlands | 24 Feb 2018 | 21 | 17 | 123.53 | 5 | c Klaasen b Morris |
| 4 | PCA Stadium | 18 Sep 2019 | Did Not Bat | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Bengaluru | 22 Sep 2019 | 14 | 18 | 77.78 | 6 | c Miller b Rabada |
| 6 | Delhi | 09 Jun 2022 | 31* | 12 | 258.33 | 5 | Not Out |
| 7 | Cuttack | 12 Jun 2022 | 9 | 12 | 75.00 | 5 | b Parnell |
| 8 | Vizag | 14 Jun 2022 | 31* | 21 | 147.62 | 5 | Not Out |
| 9 | Rajkot | 17 Jun 2022 | 46 | 31 | 148.39 | 5 | c Shamsi b Ngidi |
| 10 | Bengaluru | 19 Jun 2022 | Did Not Bat | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Perth | 30 Oct 2022 | 2 | 3 | 66.67 | 6 | c Rabada b Ngidi |
| 12 | Barbados | 29 Jun 2024 | 5* | 2 | 250.00 | 7 | Not Out |
| 13 | Kingsmead | 08 Nov 2024 | 2 | 6 | 33.33 | 5 | c Jansen b Coetzee |
| 14 | St George’s Park | 10 Nov 2024 | 39* | 45 | 86.67 | 6 | Not Out |
| 15 | SuperSport Park | 13 Nov 2024 | 18 | 16 | 112.50 | 5 | lbw b Maharaj |
| 16 | Wanderers | 15 Nov 2024 | Did Not Bat | — | — | — | — |
Key Batting Highlights
1. Exceptional Finishing Ability
Hardik has many not-out innings:
- 13*
- 31*
- 31*
- 5*
- 39*
His finishing role is evident across multiple series.
2. Explosive SR in Power-Hitting Innings
His best strike rates:
- 258.33 (31 off 12)*
- 185.71 (13 off 7)*
- 148.39 (46 off 31)
This proves Hardik’s value as a late-overs hitter.
3. Consistent Performer Across Years
From 2018 to 2024, he remained:
- A reliable lower-middle-order batsman
- A steady option for acceleration
- A batter who adapts to match situations
Read more: Hardik Pandya Captaincy Record
Hardik Pandya vs South Africa – T20I Bowling Stats
| Matches | Overs | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Strike Rate | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 37 overs | 11 wickets | 3/20 | 33.55 | 23–27 range | 8–9+ |
Bowling: Match-by-Match Performance vs South Africa
| Match No. | Ground | Date | Overs | Wickets | Figures | Economy | Key Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanderers | 18 Feb 2018 | 4.0 | 1 | 1/45 | 11.25 | Miller |
| 2 | SuperSport Park | 21 Feb 2018 | 4.0 | 1 | 1/31 | 9.50 | Miller |
| 3 | Newlands | 24 Feb 2018 | 4.0 | 1 | 1/22 | 5.50 | Klaasen |
| 4 | Mohali | 18 Sep 2019 | 4.0 | 1 | 1/31 | 7.75 | Miller |
| 5 | Bengaluru | 22 Sep 2019 | 2.0 | 1 | 1/23 | 11.50 | Hendricks |
| 6 | Delhi | 09 Jun 2022 | 1.0 | 0 | 0/18 | 18.00 | — |
| 7 | Cuttack | 12 Jun 2022 | 3.0 | 0 | 0/31 | 10.33 | — |
| 8 | Rajkot | 17 Jun 2022 | 1.0 | 0 | 0/12 | 12.00 | — |
| 9 | Perth | 30 Oct 2022 | 4.0 | 1 | 1/29 | 7.25 | Markram |
| 10 | Barbados | 29 Jun 2024 | 3.0 | 3 | 3/20 | 6.66 | Klaasen, Miller, Rabada |
| 11 | Kingsmead | 08 Nov 2024 | 3.0 | 0 | 0/27 | 9.00 | — |
| 12 | St George’s Park | 10 Nov 2024 | 3.0 | 0 | 0/22 | 7.33 | — |
| 13 | SuperSport Park | 13 Nov 2024 | 4.0 | 1 | 1/50 | 12.50 | Miller |
| 14 | Wanderers | 15 Nov 2024 | 3.0 | 1 | 1/8 | 2.66 | Rickelton |
Key Bowling Highlights
1. Strong Against Middle-Order Batters
Repeated dismissals of:
- David Miller
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aiden Markram
These are major wickets in T20 cricket.
2. Best Spell: 3/20 at Kensington Oval
Hardik’s top performance:
- Removed Klaasen, Miller, Rabada
- Turned the match with pace variations
3. High Economy but High Impact
His economy often crosses 8–9 RPO, but:
- He provides timely breakthroughs
- Breaks set partnerships
- Bowls tough overs (middle + death)
Read more: Suryakumar Yadav vs South Africa T20I Stats
Overall Analysis: Hardik Pandya vs South Africa in T20Is
✔ Reliable all-rounder in pressure games
Both with the bat and ball, Hardik has delivered impactful moments.
✔ Finisher with the bat
Many not-out innings show his consistency in closing games.
✔ Wicket-taker with the ball
Especially effective against SA’s power-hitters.
✔ Valuable experience across conditions
Performed in:
- India (Delhi, Rajkot)
- South Africa (Wanderers, SuperSport Park)
- Australia (Perth)
- West Indies (Barbados)
